--- title: "250134 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and ongoing Maintenance of an Autoclave for Composite Research" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05457d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05457d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05457d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05457d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST" published: "2025-09-19" --- # 250134 Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and ongoing Maintenance of an Autoclave for Composite Research Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05457d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05457d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05457d.json) ## Summary The procurement process managed by Queen's University Belfast involved the design, supply, delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance of an autoclave intended for composite research. This contract was categorised under the goods industry, with a specific focus on autoclaves. The project was based in Belfast, United Kingdom, under the jurisdiction of Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement process began with market engagement in March 2025, proceeded to the tender stage that commenced in June, and was slated to conclude in October 2025. However, the contract was ultimately cancelled on 19th September 2025, as the award was not fulfilled. The initial tendering process adopted an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to bid electronically by the deadline of 29th August 2025. This tender represented a significant opportunity for companies specialising in the manufacturing and maintenance of industrial research equipment, particularly those experienced with composite materials. The demand for a large-scale autoclave indicates a substantial contract value, which was grossly estimated at £876,000. The procurement offered a platform for businesses to establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like Queen's University Belfast, which could have been advantageous for future collaborations. Despite the current cancellation, suppliers with expertise in advanced composites and high-temperature polymers should stay alert for potential retendering, as mentioned by the university, to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity to support technological advancements in composite research. ## Notice Queen's University of Belfast wishes to procure a large (3m x 6m) autoclave for carrying out industrial research for composite processing. This autoclave will be used for conventional composites (carbon and glass fibre), natural fibre composites and thermoplastic composites including using high temperature polymers such as PEEK. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: options to extend maintenance beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment. ### Planning Information Queen's staff have undertaken pre market engagement activity including discussions with a number of companies. The activity was undertaken in order to: 1- gain a better understanding of what the market can offer and if the market was capable of responding to a tender in relation to this requirement; 2- identify potential suppliers for the requirement; 3- understand potential lead times, and 4- gain an understanding of the commercial profile for the requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058251-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 11 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £730,000 | | Lots value | £730,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT7 1NN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33191110 - Autoclaves ## Release History - 19 Sep 2025 at 15:40 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058251-2025 - 22 Aug 2025 at 09:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050733-2025 - 28 Jul 2025 at 13:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043523-2025 - 4 Jul 2025 at 08:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037283-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 15:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035901-2025 - 13 Jun 2025 at 13:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032333-2025 - 9 Jun 2025 at 14:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031019-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058251-2025 19th September 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050733-2025 22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043523-2025 28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037283-2025 4th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035901-2025 27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032333-2025 13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031019-2025 9th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home Suppliers wishing to express an interest and participate in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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